An imaging apparatus for imaging a first object at a normal distance and a second object nearer than the first object readily with high precision. The imaging apparatus has an imaging lens, an imaging device for capturing an image formed by the imaging lens, and a camera control unit. The imaging lens...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7221399?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7221399 - Imaging apparatus with a multifocal lens formed of two pieces with different focal lengths
